Where can I get or could some post 73 1/2 hare scrambler official penton photos.I'm starting a restoration on a early scrambler with a yellow toaster tank.Every picture out there is a restorted bike with the smaller mx tank.Would really like to look at something printed by Penton imports that introduced the hare scrambler. Thanks
Auto,
Send me an email & I'll return with a 73 brochure.
[email protected]
Don't forget too, the very early Gold tanker 250's had aluminum fenders on them. Too cool:D
That's just what I wanted to hear.Something told me it use to have alum fenders by the front fender mount that was on it.To me a Penton just looks better with alum fenders. What would the head and tail light have been.
Randy,
Does you brochure show the bike with Aluminum fenders? My early one had plastic fenders???
Ron Carbaugh
I just got randy's pics.Too bad for me,it's a MXer with plastic fenders.It is still very helpful.Kip if you have any pics showing a early scrambler in enduro trim sure would like to see it.
Auto, it would be nice, to introduce yourself to the Penton Owners Group. The 73 Penton is the 2007 "Bike of the Year".
It also presents some challenges, that are yet to be discovered. Your post is "most" enjoyable, because of it's history.
There are historians, here, that will give the "best".
This is the POG way.
Great post!
Tom Brosius
Hellow,My nane is Joe Adomaitis from S.Jersey.I am beginning the restoration on a 250 hare scrambler.It was rough but fairly complete.It has a yellow toaster tank on it.That is the way I would like to follow through with the resto.That is why I thought it might of had alum fenders on it originally.I do have another penton.A 71 steel tanker.I restored it years ago.There was an add in Cycle News from Penton Centrel in Texas.They were selling off their invontory CHEAP.Gas tanks 20 dollars,alum fenders 6 dollars.Anyway I think this project will cost a little more.Any info I could get would be greatly appreaciated.
http://www.wordcom.com/penton/250cc-73-Gold-toaster.jpg
Ask and you shall receive
Larry Seale
I choose to ride
Larry,nice picture.Any ideal where it originally came from? Thanks alot
Auto, thanks!
If you look into the Fire, what will you see?
"Penton" embers.
If you look into a mirror, what will you see?
A member of the POG.......
LT
Hi Auto,
I ran across it just tonight. go to http://www.ktmimages.com . Click on 2003, click on Promotion, then click on Calendar 2003
Larry Seale
I choose to ride
Hi Joe,
If the bike's stock appearance has been lost because of missing, broken, or altered parts,
and you can't trace the bike's background through past owners.
The biggest indicator you have to help you recreate the machine to it's original state - is it's frame and engine numbers.
From there you may be able to match your numbers with another Penton owner that has the same model with the same "born-on" date.
Or it can be helpful comparing other bikes that are close to the same numbers, trusting or confirming they're built as original of course.
It's hard to find a good picture of a Hare Scrambler with alloy fenders, I know they made a few, but they were replaced with plastic before very long. I think if you find some pictures of Jack riding qualifiers in '73 - he was one to ride the ealiest of Hare Scramblers, you'll find one with aluminum fenders there, along with the small headlight he used. (the large headlight was more commonly found on the '73 Enduro models)
I'd be interested in hearing what your frame number is.
Bye for now,
Bob W
Mike O'Reily (SP., sorry) has a very nice '73 Hare Scrambler enduro with toaster tank, etc.
Joe I have to dig but I have one (photo). I think it was in the "Keeping Track" or "Keep em Winning" newsletters that Penton Imports gave to dealers and owners. I don't remember any lighting equipment as this was an accessory add on feature to the machines. I'll do some hunting here this week! CIAO
Larry you have plenty of pics of that 73. Just looked at the 2003 promotion site. The bike I just bought is just like it except the headlight.
Steve Clay
76 250 Penton/73 Harescrambler
76 husky 250 WR
2002 Aprilia Futura
71 Honda Trail 90
Here is the link to the 73 I bought from Larry.
http://shp43.smugmug.com/photos/118135565-S.jpg
Steve Clay
76 250 Penton/73 Harescrambler
76 husky 250 WR
2002 Aprilia Futura
71 Honda Trail 90
What I have is two bikes both 73 250's.Not as early as I thought,but still hare scramblers.
54-30967825 / 54-31068668
The october bike has a right side frame/pipe cover. The sept bike didn't or it was missing.I still like to see pics with alum fenders but I will probably do it up with a old original ABS Faulk style rear fender I have.Would like to try to find a front fender that is on Larry's calender bike.I have a picture of carl Cranke on his 250,I swear there's a center stand on it.I'm sure it was his add on.Any body ever see something like that.Right now the cases are out getting some welding done,but in pretty good mechianical shape.I do need 2 cyl studs and the split needle bearings are not the best of shape if any one can help.Please keep posting any pics because there are very few hare scrambler out there in enduro trim.
Thanks again Joe Adomaitis
Joe,
On the split needle bearings, check with KTM, I believe thet have want you need. Just have the part number handy.
Tony
1 picture >
http://six-days.org/pages/archivio_it/archit/it_a/ktm_it/ktm_ph/46.html
Ya that's the ticket.That's the look I want.How many total pictures are in the attachment? See I was right, they did use a center stand.Anyway all that's left is time and money.
Joe A
Joe A,
We added centerstands after we bought the bikes.
Ron Carbaugh
Dear Auto:
I restored an early 73 Hare Scrambler about 3 yrs ago. There's a pic in the Feb 05 featured bikes. The bike came w/plastic fenders and a toaster tank and enduro kit. I wanted an MXer, so I sold the enduro kit but still have the tank. It is interesting in that they painted a green tank, and none too weell.......
Blair Beck
Do you want to sell the Tank?email me
[email protected]Thanks joe
"Keep Em Winning", April 1973 shows the first 250 Mint Penton, Gold enduro tank with aluminum fenders front and rear. Black twin tip pipe, Flat back silver front headlamp with large "floppy" rear taillamp (mounted on rubber). I think it was Issue #25 but I don't have it here at work. CIAO;)
Kip,
I looked it up and it is issue #25. When I first read your post I wondered if the picture may have been sent over from the factory, but the picture in the Keep'em Winning was taken right in front of the Penton R & D building. I don't know how many were built with the aluminum fenders but that one surely has them on it. I have looked at sales literature for a picture such as that and as of now have not found one with those fenders on it.
Paul
Paul, I know that there were a few sold here in Indiana!;)